help modeling this arc with the indents on it

manics

I'm a newby trying to learn , and i'm having some trouble trying to model this http://img831.imageshack.us/i/alcazardecolonottopinon.jpg/ on 3ds max, any help or tips are welcome, thanks.

Ark

Posting what you've already got would help!
The trim at the top looks like a separate piece, so model it separately and don't try to overcomplicate it.

manics

this is what i have so far
http://img23.imageshack.us/i/colclay.jpg/
I would like a tip on how to model the indentation right above the arcs.

r_fletch_r

thats some bad reference material . do you want tips on modeling the detail on the arches?

manics

correct, i can't seem to come around modeling the 2 indents above the arc without damaging the geometry.

Mark Dygert

Wireframe would be good to see, since we're discussing edgeflow. It's hard to tell how its created with a clay render...

r_fletch_r

What I would do is model the top detail seprate to the main wall. then for the main wall start off by modeling the arch.
for the arch i would model it using lofting or sweeping (much the same thing)
heres a tutorial.
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-spline-model-with-loft-and-sweep-monitor-3ds-max-8-196415/